FIFA did not allow France to play against Norway wearing mourning bands in memory of...

FIFA has rejected a request by the French national team to allow players to wear black armbands on the field in memory of the deceased mother of head coach Didier Deschamps, according to insider sources. According to a source, the French Football Federation (FFF) told reporters before the match that there will be a moment of silence before the game against Norway in memory of Deschamps' late mother.